Mike’s Walks

Favourite Training Walks

One of my favourite training walks for Pinnacle Walking Holidays is Shuttlingsloe, not too far from home. Wildlife Watch Our walk began from Ridgegate reservoir on the edge of the Macclesfield Forest. There is usually ample free parking here although the visitor centre just up the road has pay and display parking. Today the Forest

Footwear for Walking

At Pinnacle Walking Holidays we see many types of footwear for walking worn by our guests. Some seem happy in approach shoes and others need the support of a good walking boot. Footwear plays such an important part in your enjoyment of the outdoors. Whether it’s an easy walking holiday in the Peak District through

Tips for Getting Fit for a Walking Holiday

Walking is one of the easiest and most accessible ways to get fit – and offers a great way to enjoy a holiday. If you are keen to book a Walking Holiday in 2018, then now is a great time to pledge to get a little fitter and enjoy more walking. Why is walking good

Chamonix in Summer is Awesome

It’s hard to believe that it is January 2018 already and, after a very busy festive season, we now have the time to prepare for Chamonix in Summer 2018. The Start of the Summer in Chamonix – June June is always a tricky time to undertake any of the high level walking routes in the

Weekly Walk for Fitness and Navigation Training

I always try to get out of the house and go on at least one weekly walk, usually with a couple of friends, Paul and Glenn. It’s a good way to keep up the fitness and helps with my navigation skills. I would not like to get any guests lost on our Pinnacle Walking Holidays.

Eat a Healthy Breakfast Before a Day’s Walking

People miss out on a healthy breakfast for various reasons, from not feeling very hungry first thing in the morning to believing it will aid their weight loss goals. Eating low-GI, complex carbohydrates alongside a helping of protein at the start of the day will give your body all it needs in terms of energy;

Alpine Walking Break Favourite Trek

Another favourite with guests on a Alpine Walking Break with us is the trek to the Refuge de la Pierre a Berard. On one of our Alpine walking breaks this is usually one of the quieter walks in the Mont Blanc area and, as a bonus, there is always the possibility of seeing some Ibex

Walking Holidays Synonymous with Pinnacle

Hopefully the very mention of the word Pinnacle has you thinking of us: Making us synonymous with Walking Holidays; chalet holiday specialists providing organised trips in the UK and Europe. Whether it’s one of our walking holidays or just a day off from the chores; make 2017 the year to get out and enjoy walking.

Cleaning Walking Boots

So, you’ve been out having some fun in the countryside, or maybe just working in the garden. The point is, you’ve been working hard in the mud and wet and now you’re done and you want your tea. Cleaning walking boots is the last thing on your mind as you are tempted to throw your boots

Chamonix Walking Holiday

Another of my favourite walks to take our guests who are on a Chamonix Walking Holiday is the route to Montenvers from Plan de l’Aiguille. Starting from the Aiguille du Midi cable car station in the centre of Chamonix we take the lift to the mid station at Plan l’Aiguille where lots of those on a

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